The prolific couple's goal is to write 1001 children's books. The Poky Little Puppy was and still is the most popular of these original titles, helping it become the best-selling childrens book of the 20th century (a total of 14,898,341 copies were sold). Justine's hobbies include fitness, juggling, gardening, cooking, and playing the ukulele. In 1988, the couple moved to Maine, where they have written everything from beginning readers and novelty books to historical fiction and graphic novels. When Justine started getting freelance writing assignments, Ron pitched in and a children's book writing team was born! Ron brought visual storytelling, theatre, and history Justine enthusiasm, humor, and a straight-A attitude. The Little Golden Books, which initially sold for 25¢, were published by Simon and Schuster in cooperation with the Artist. The first 12 titles were published October 1, 1942: As of 2005, 15 million copies of The Poky Little Puppy have been sold, including copies in various languages. While an editorial assistant at Golden Books, she met her future husband and partner, Ron Fontes, an artist in the Whitman Comics department, who moved on to mighty Marvel Comics. Little Golden Books is a popular series of childrens books. in English Literature, Phi Beta Kappa from New York University. She worked part-time in publishing while earning her B.A.
Justine Korman is the author of over 600 children's books, including mega-selling adaptations of Disney hits like THE LION KING, plus her original popular GRUMPY BUNNY series for Scholastic.
